Watford Technical Director Filippo Giraldi has admitted it is particularly difficult for the Hornets to sign a player who improves the starting 11 straight away.

The Hornets are in need of reinforcements this month, Marco Silva has made that clear, but the Italian used an interview with the club website to pour cold water on the chances of numerous players coming in.

He explained that finding a player who can instantly slot into the first team and improve their play is not easy and that they will not sign players 'for the sake of signing'.

"We understand football and we want a long-term project," Giraldi told the official website.